The Minnesota Twins never quite recovered from a poor start to the season, but manager Rocco Baldelli is still paying close attention to how they finish.

That begins with young starting pitchers such as right-hander Zebby Matthews, whom Baldelli hopes will continue making strides when he takes the mound against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif.

Matthews (4-4, 4.73 ERA) didn't get a decision his last time out for the Twins (64-80), but the 25-year-old still produced excellent results on Wednesday, limiting the Chicago White Sox to one run and three hits over six innings in Minnesota's 4-3 loss.

He departed with a 3-1 lead, but the bullpen surrendered three runs in the ninth for a 4-3 loss.

"Finishing a major league season, which is a long year, on a strong, positive n

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